Seeking A 2nd Opinion At Buckeye Lake Dam

The Regional Chamber of Commerce at Buckeye Lake says it will seek a second expert opinion following a federal report warning a catastrophic dam failure that could put 3,000 lives at risk. The recent U.S, Army Corps of Engineers report concluded there is a high risk of failure at the 4.1-mile earthen dam. Governor John Kasich has said that Ohio will replace the dam and keep water levels low in the meantime to protect lives and property. Leaders with the Buckeye Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce say that they’re not seeking to discredit the Corps’ report, but hope a second opinion will nudge the state to replace the dam faster with less damage to local businesses.